Finance and Compliance Manager - New Plymouth
What can we offer you?
Competitive salary package
Health insurance, birthday leave and a wellness allowance!
Your mahi directly strengthens outcomes for communities across Taranaki.
Close partnership with a capable CFO and the chance to influence organisation wide strategy.
A modern, well equipped workspace in Taranaki, with easy access to community networks and partner organisations.
The chance to work in an organisation grounded in kaupapa Māori relationships and regional partnership.
Additional wellbeing support such as EAP and access to wider community initiatives.
About Toi Foundation
Kia toka ia nei te ara whakakaha i te hapori, kia toitū te whenua, kia toitū te tāngata, kia toitū te maunga.
Toi Foundation is a philanthropic organisation committed to supporting long term wellbeing and prosperity across Taranaki. Through funding, partnerships and strong community relationships, we help grow resilience, opportunity and equity for whānau, hapū, iwi and communities. Our mahi is grounded in collaboration, trusted relationships and a shared commitment to build a thriving, inclusive and equitable Taranaki.
Our core values are at the heart of who we are and what we do. They guide our decisions, shape our relationships, and reflect our commitment to Taranaki and its people:
Collaborative - Together we are stronger. Relationships are authentic, enduring and based on trust.
Focused - Targeted philanthropic efforts on areas of greatest need. Deliberate in our actions.
Integrity - Open and trustworthy. Value differences and knowledge within the community.
Innovative - Pursue the new. Grow from success and learn from failure.
About the role: Come as you! | Nau mai
Toi Foundation is looking for an experienced Finance and Compliance Manager to lead our finance function and support our wider impact across Taranaki. This is a key leadership role responsible for strong financial stewardship, reliable reporting, and effective governance. You will guide a capable team, strengthen our systems, and ensure we are well positioned to deliver on our strategic goals.
What you will be doing:
Leading and mentoring the Financial Accountant, creating clarity, confidence and a strong sense of purpose.
Providing high-quality financial advice, reporting and insights to the CFO, Executive Leadership Team and Board.
Managing budgets, financial planning cycles and statutory reporting with accuracy and care.
Overseeing finance systems and processes, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Contributing to strategy and policy development, and helping translate that direction into meaningful day to day mahi.
Building trusted relationships with internal teams, external partners and Māori groups across the region.
Ensuring compliance, governance and risk frameworks are strong, understood and consistently applied.
Promoting a safe and healthy workplace, supporting the hauora of the Finance Team and wider organisation.
This is a full-time role, with flexibility and the option to work from home part of the week.
The ideal Finance and Compliance Manager:
Chartered Accountant (CA ANZ) or equivalent, with a tertiary qualification in finance, accounting or business.
Significant leadership experience, with a proven ability to manage and develop staff and foster a positive, high performing team culture.
Strong technical capability across financial management, systems and reporting, with excellent attention to detail and follow through.
Deep experience in compliance across financial, legislative, health and safety and contractual areas.
Confident advising senior leaders, engaging with Boards and preparing clear, detailed reports suitable for governance level review.
Skilled in policy development, system improvement and process efficiency.
Experience preparing business cases and supporting large funding or grant applications.
Strong stakeholder engagement capability, including working effectively with tangata whenua, community groups and a wide range of partners.
Strategic thinker with sound judgement and the ability to balance big picture outcomes with day to day detail.
Openness to learning and incorporating te reo Māori and tikanga into everyday work.
A full, clean driver's licence.
Toi Foundation plays a unique role in shaping the future of Taranaki. You will be part of a purpose driven organisation, working with leaders who care deeply about our region and its people. This role offers the chance to play a meaningful part in Toi Foundation's kaupapa.
If this feels like the right next step in your journey, we would welcome your application. Please apply now with your CV and a short cover letter outlining your interest in the role. If you have any questions, you are welcome to contact our Recruitment Partner on 0800 HR FOR U for a confidential kōrero.
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